Let’s imagine being a superhero for a moment. What if you could see through closed containers or sealed packages – without actually opening any of them? What if you could verify what’s in there, find out what’s missing, or even detect hidden threats in seconds – without damaging the box? Metaphorically, millimeter-wave imaging technology is a reality check on Schrödinger’s Paradox. The non-invasive imaging technology is already a game-changer in airport security scanners around the world. Now, curiosity drives Rohde & Schwarz engineers to ask a simple yet powerful question: “What’s next?” In this episode, we’ll take a closer listen to one of their answers and check in with an industry expert on phar-maceutical quality control. **Explore with us** 1. Airport security 2.0: How 100+ images/second enable real-time threat detection in walk-through scanners now certified in Europe. 2. The “first image” moment: Why every new scan is a live experiment and each sample reveals new, real-time data, inspiring innovation. 3. X-Ray vs. millimeter-wave: Why the latter is a solution to verify drug packaging integrity without damaging sensitive biologics. 4. Speed meets precision: Innovations like inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR) to process 160 packages/minute in pharma lines. 5. Future-proof tech: From submarine glass to logistics, how mm-wave imaging tech is able to adapt to diverse industries. **Our guest** - Kaspar Widmer-Cantz, industry expert and co-founder of pharma inspection specialist Obviotec, reveals the potential to bridge critical gaps in end-of-line pharmaceutical checks. - Andreas von Lösecke, a Rohde & Schwarz expert for millimeter-wave imaging, breaks down the engineering behind the technology, and explores its potential for future applications across industries. **Our hosts** - Markus Haller, Rohde & Schwarz, blends his expertise as a physicist, former tech journalist, and corporate communications professional to make scientific insights and technological innovations accessible. - Inga Müller-Siedentopp, Rohde & Schwarz, combines a background in economics and political science with experiences in journalism and a passion for corporate storytelling to translate complex technology into stories that stick. **Our topics** mm-wave imaging, pharma quality control, airport security, non-invasive inspection, ISAR technology, Obvi-otec, Rohde & Schwarz, AI, end-of-line testing, material penetration, industrial applications **Join the conversation** Do you have suggestions? What topics are you interested in? We look forward to your email at pod-cast@rohde-schwarz.com **Deep dive** [Find out everything about the R&S Imager and its limitless possibilities](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/de/loesungen/security/security-screening/imager_256948.html) [Follow the Rohde & Schwarz Automotive channel on LinkedIn to stay up to date on all things imag-ing](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rohde-schwarz_teaser-rs-mmw-imaging-cluster-activity-7351859581641207808-hIKg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAhIxg0BXr9YOnO2q2aibCCPNr2rL1Ngi0Y) [Discover Swiss-based pharma inspection specialist Obviotec](https://www.obviotec.com/) [Take a deep dive on security screening solutions and watch the Youtube playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKxVoO5jUTlsICJLGT2pN3bjRdemzQSRa) **Even more Rohde & Schwarz to listen to** [SIGNALS - The Defense Podcast | Rohde & Schwarz](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/us/solutions/aerospace-and-defense/multi-domain/signals-defense-podcast_257904.html) **About us** Rohde & Schwarz is striving for a safer and connected world with its leading-edge solutions. Committed to innovation for more than 90 years, the independent technology group acts long-term and sustainably, making it a reliable partner to its industry and government customers worldwide. [www.rohde-schwarz.com](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/)

Ever wondered what makes your smartphone, satellite, or self-driving car function flawlessly? Meet an unsung hero behind it all: the Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). This 75-year-old technology was invented by Rohde & Schwarz pioneers and is an invisible enabler of RF engineering. In this episode, we unravel its journey from analog labs to AI-driven precision, and why it’s more vital now than ever. **Explore with us** - The Birth of a Game-Changer: How the Z-g-Diagraph pioneered Smith chart visualization in 1950 - Everyday Tech, Supercharged: Why to rely on VNAs to test 12M+ smartphone filters per week - Beyond the Lab: About a surprising application in astrophysics to explore black holes - Future-proof innovations: How VNAs adapt to quantum computing, terahertz tech, and AI-driven systems - Culture check: What drives Rohde & Schwarz engineers to continuously push technological boundaries **Our guest** - Michael Fischlein, Vice President Spectrum & Network Analyzers, EMC and Antenna Test Equipment at Rohde & Schwarz, shares firsthand insights into how VNAs have quietly shaped 75 years of innovation, from radar systems to tomorrow’s quantum breakthroughs. **Our hosts** - Markus Haller, Rohde & Schwarz - Inga Müller-Siedentopp, Rohde & Schwarz **Our topics** Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), test and measurement, wireless communications, component testing, mass production, 5G, quantum computing, 6G, Rohde & Schwarz, RF testing, RF engineering, automotive radar, satellite tech, astrophysics, AI-driven systems, terahertz communication **Join the conversation** Do you have suggestions? What topics are you interested in? We look forward to your email at podcast@rohde-schwarz.com **Deep dive** [Find out more about the history of 75 years of vector network analyzers](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/products/test-and-measurement/analyzers/network-analyzers/75-years-vna_258255.html?bid=2707286) [Discover the full Rohde & Schwarz vector network analyzer portfolio](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/products/test-and-measurement/network-analyzers_64043.html) [Watch this video learn when to use an LCR meter vs a VNA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PahPyzaZv2g) **Even more Rohde & Schwarz to listen to** [SIGNALS - The Defense Podcast | Rohde & Schwarz](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/us/solutions/aerospace-and-defense/multi-domain/signals-defense-podcast_257904.html) **About us** Rohde & Schwarz is striving for a safer and connected world with its leading-edge solutions. Committed to innovation for more than 90 years, the independent technology group acts long-term and sustainably, making it a reliable partner to its industry and government customers worldwide. [www.rohde-schwarz.com](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/)

Let’s leave Earth’s digital comfort zone and explore the simulated Martian wilderness—where the sand is real, the space suits are bulky, and connectivity is crucial. The Austrian Space Forum (ÖWF) regularly emulates the astronautical exploration of the Red Planet, to prepare for future manned missions to Mars. Network technology from LANCOM Systems keeps the analog missions online, even in the most extreme conditions. From high-stakes field tests to digital sovereignty and beyond, this episode blends curiosity and cutting-edge tech to keep Earthlings listening.

Wir arbeiten bereits mit Hochdruck an neuen Themen für eine neue Staffel. Damit noch mehr Hörerinnen und Hörer uns folgen können, geht es bald auf Englisch weiter. Welche Technologien werden wir uns genauer anschauen? Welche Themen und Gäste haben uns bis jetzt begeistert?

Robotik-Anwendungen im Produktionsumfeld sind in der Regel auf Masse ausgelegt. Eine Kleinserienfertigung zu automatisieren, vor allem im Bereich der Elektronikproduktion, ist bislang eine Herausforderung. Künstliche Intelligenz kann Abhilfe schaffen. Wir finden heraus, wie.

Wie nah dran an Hightech sind denn unsere jüngsten Kolleginnen und Kollegen wirklich? Was ist das Besondere an einer Ausbildung oder einem Dualen Studium bei Rohde & Schwarz, einem Familienunternehmen auf der einen Seite und Technologieweltmarktführer auf der anderen?

Im zweiten Teil geht es um konkrete Projekte: Wie schützt man die Infrastruktur von Sportgroßereignissen, landesweiten Verkehrsnetzen oder sogar globalen Finanzsystemen?

Stromnetze, Wasserversorgung, Kommunikationsnetzwerke oder Krankenhäuser. Heute sprechen wir über die sogenannte kritische Infrastruktur einer Gesellschaft und wie Rohde & Schwarz mit Unternehmen und Behörden weltweit für deren Schutz zusammenarbeitet. Hören Sie rein und erfahren Sie mehr.

Ein Technikmuseum erklärt, wie Technik funktioniert. Aber wie funktioniert eigentlich ein Technikmuseum? Und welche Geräte von Rohde & Schwarz haben so tiefe Abdrücke in der Geschichte hinterlassen, dass sie es ins Museum geschafft haben? Das erklärt Luise Allendorf.

In Teil 2 zum Mobilfunk gehen wir mit unseren Gästen in schnellem Schritt von 3G zu 5G. Mit dem Übergang von 5G zu 6G sollen bald auch Satellitenverbindungen per Smartphone möglich werden – was bisher den Satellitentelefonen vorbehalten ist. Wir erfahren auch, dass Nachhaltigkeit im Mobilfunk immer wichtiger wird.

Eine weltweite Erfolgsgeschichte wurde der Mobilfunk erst mit dem 2G-Standard. Wie es dazu kam und warum die Messtechnik von Rohde & Schwarz dabei eine ganz wesentliche Rolle gespielt hat, erklären unsere Gäste Heinz Mellein und Reiner Stuhlfauth.

In München ist mit Rohde & Schwarz ein echter Hidden Champion beheimatet, der seit mehr als 90 Jahren erfolgreich den Weltmarkt bedient. Christian Reiter, Leiter des zentralen Marketings und der weltweiten Unternehmenskommunikation, stellt den Konzern kurz und bündig vor.